Reality TV > Howard Stern Tries to Kill ‘American Idol’ With Kindness for a Weak Link
March 31, 2007
Via: The New York Times
Can Howard Stern derail American Idol? He seems to think so. The New York Times reports, "For the last two weeks, Mr. Stern has been promoting a Web site created by a 24-year-old “American Idol” fan that encourages people to support the worst performer on the popular talent show. Their candidate has been Sanjaya Malakar, the off-key, lyric-fumbling, elaborately coiffed teenager who is perhaps the most talked-about “Idol” contestant ever." Simon Cowell, recently told "Extra" that he would quit the show if Mr. Malakar wins. While Sanjaya is doing relatively well at staying out of the bottom three spots on the show, it's hard to believe that credit should go to Stern. Stern feels that with the help of www.votefortheworst.com he will ultimately ruin one of the top rated shows on television. However, there is a good chance that Stern is underestimating the commitment of the true American Idol fans. Fans will undoubtedly do just about anything to prevent their favorite show from turning into a farce.
